3.1 wish they had told us they were going to sell their house.. The inscription on the label was written in such a small print that і could hardly make it out.. I'll go upstairs to make
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II 1 difference 6 solution 11 hazardous
2 behaviour 7 division 12 confidence
3 practicable 8 fashionable 13 length
4 troublesome 9 disapproval 14 doubtful
5 truthful 10 friendship 15 meaning
III 1.of 4 at 7 at 10 in 13 on
2 by 5 in 8 from 11 by 14 with
3 on 6 in/with 9 for 12 of 15 between
IV 1 It couldn't have been Tom that you saw in the department store, for sure
2 We had to call the doctor because of the baby's high temperature
3 You had better not tell anybody about the discovery
4 The boys made fun of the man in spite of his old age
5 Help yourselves to any food you like
6 What made him resign ?
7 Did the children have a good time during the performance ?
8 We haven't heard from him since March
9 There is no need for you to worry about the future
10 Every pupil was awarded a diploma
II 1 attendance 6 irrelevant 11 (in)valuable
2 lasting 7 sufficient 12 useless
3 advantageous 8 Disobedience 13 excitement
4 destruction 9 invention 14 pleasure
5 growth 10 standing 15 possession
III 1 dropped 6 went 11 throw
Trang 2IV 1 Does this Rolls Royce belong to your uncle ?
2 Having introduced my guests to each other, I made a long speech on the current changes in the computer technologies
3.1 wish they had told us they were going to sell their house
4 George won't lend his tape recorder to you unless you promise to bring
it back by Saturday
5 Jerry could hardly solve the riddle
6 Our representatives have been critical of the new concept
7 It doesn't matter whether they paint the board white or yellow
8 The new prime minister has been appointed at last
9 The last time I visited Oslo was in 1978
10 Mrs Arnold will look after our cat when we are away
TEST 3
II 1 Stop telling me about this tournament, I don't care about it
2 We have decided to do up our sitting room in August
3 Martin's condition was rather heavy, but after a series of antibiotic injections
he got over his illness
4 Unfortunately, our secret plans had been given away by someone before
we managed to put them into practice
5 The switchboard operator told me to hold on before she made the connection
6 The inscription on the label was written in such a small print that і could hardly
make it out
7 Mr Blackley will take over
8 At first, they seemed to be amazed at Peter's offer of two thousand pounds,
but in the end, they turned it down
9 It's essential that you hand in the documents in person by Thursday
10 Alice is going to put in for the job of a sales assistant in Newcastle
11 A lorry ran into a tractor and both drivers were slightly wounded
12 The guide advised us to wrap up as cold weather was forecast
13 Around midday, it started to rain heavily and the hikers had to wait for about
half an hour before setting off
14 He stands out even in a large crowd because of his great height
15 Making unauthorised alterations may bring about a failure of the machine
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2 с 5.c 8 b 11 с 14 d
3 a 6,d 9 с 12 b 15 с
III 1 judicious 6 precise 11 desperate
2 graceful 7 horrible 12 absorbing
3 ordinary 8 praiseworthy 13 idle
4 genuine 9 innocent 14 fatal
5 painful 10 puzzled 15 mean
Trang 3IV 1 I'm not in the habit of sleeping after work
2 Little Tommy was looking forward to Christmas
3 The young clerk was not capable of dealing with this complicated matter
4 Besides being a good sprinter Alan is also a skilled jumper
5 Several workers were opposed to joining the strike
6 Nobody has borrowed my new lawnmower from me
7 Peter's hair really needs a) to be cut b) cutting
8.1 was made to open the safe by the attacker
9 In spite of countless obstacles Jim was successful in building his own house
10 I'll go upstairs to make sure that they have already vacated the rooms
TEST 4
IV 1 The building designer doesn't approve of the idea of a complete reconstruction
2 Never before have we visited a more charming place
3 My new assistant has a good / thorough knowledge of anaesthetics
4 Our experiment will be carried out on condition that we gather enough money
5 The wholesaler gets in touch with new retailers by mail
6 Mr Thompson does not think much of these innovations
7 Michael has to work overtime in order to pay off his debts
8 Each of us has made an attempt a) at comforting the depressed patient
b) to comfort the depressed patient
9.1 was about to leave my office when the telephone rang
10 Everybody failed a) in working out the correct answer
b) to work out the correct answer
2 offspring 5 kept 8 defeated 11 promised
II 1 comparison 6 sensible 11 departure
2 residents 7 memorable 12 imagination
3 usage 8 harmful 13 favourable
4 fearful 9 resemblance 14 restless
5 developing / 10 denial 15 wisdom
2 temper 7 weather 12 flight
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TEST 5
1 1 с 4 d 7 b 10 a 13 a
II 1 reality 6 expectations 11 sight
2 definition 7 contents 12 complaints
3 silence 8 unemployment 13 outstanding
4 informative 9 extensive 14 reliable
5 ability 10 engagement 15 industrial
III 1 in 4 from 7 in 10 to 13 in / with
2 for 5 of 8 at 11 with 14 for
3 in 6 by 9 of 12 at 15 from
IV 1.1 had a strong determination to complete my dissertation by March
2 Father wants you to get rid of these disgusting insects
3 On coming back home, we realized it had been broken into
4 He does nothing but sit in front of the television all day
5 They say they are / have got bored with playing cricket
6 Andy went for a lone expedition without warning anybody
7 The moment it gets warmer, the spring flowers will bloom
8 One of the relatives has given a statement on behalf of the mourning
parents on television
9 Do you have any difficulty in tuning the radio ?
10 We are having the flat redecorated by a specialist
II 1 The policeman waved at Danny to pull up at the lay-by
2 Several recruits were given a harsh training for their reluctance to carry out the
captain's orders
3 Luckily, the two ministers made up before the programme was broadcast
4 Doesn't any of you want to back me up ?
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Trang 55 Things are beginning to look up now that we have received the aid
6 At first, I felt like going to the concert, but it was the price of the ticket that put me off in the end
7 The season of dry weather has set in too early this year
8 Lucy says she doesn't feel up to doing so much housework
9 The pump breakdown has been brought about by an electrical fault
10 We have been getting on ever since we met each other at the pilgrimage
last year
11 The teacher has obliged Robert to take back the offensive remarks he made
to Julia
12 As a result of a heavy rainfall the athletic event has had to be called off
13 Thousands of enthusiasts from around the world gathered to see the famous
film star, but to their disappointment, she didn't turn up
14 This useful handbook will tell you how to bring up your children
15 After a pause, the judge asked the suspect to go on accounting for his
motives
IV 1 At least some of you may be under an obligation to sign the paper
2 Suddenly, the baby burst a) out crying
b) into tears and nobody knew what to do about it
3 Certainly, drinking too much alcohol can do harm to your health
4 Only a few Members of Parliament voted in favour of the reforms
5 Anthony accused the other man of being responsible for the collision
6 With such a poor dealing with the matter he is not likely to succeed
7 They seemed to have visited the place before
8 The factory had to be shut down due to low output and poor profits
9 The hijackers haven't let any of the hostages go
10 He offered / expressed his apologies for what he had said to the customer
TEST 7
I 1 b 4 d 7 d 10 с 13 a
2 с 5.d 8 b 11.d 14 d
II 1 inequalities 6 reception 11 proof
2 acceptable 7 drought 12 payments
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III 1 distinguished 6 firm 11 tender
2 crucial 7 widespread 12 tedious
3 adequate 8 available 13 immediate
4 legitimate 9 hostile 14 bumpy
5 feverish 10 exaggerated 15 concise
2 appearances 7 terms 12 best
Trang 6IV 1 However unfavourable our position is, we must put a bold face on it
2 Come on I This water is not hot enough to make tea
3.1 can't lend you any money as I am short of it myself
4 How much did you owe them for their service ?
5 Take this map in case you get lost in the city
6 She says she is / has got used to stormy weather in this country
7 It came as a surprise to us that Brian had become a monk
8 Turn down the radio ! This loud music gets on my nerves
9 Could you explain that theory to me ? I can't make any sense of it
10 Finally, they have made up their mind to launch the rocket next month
TEST 8
IV 1 Hats like this are out of date
2 Stanley is rather in awe of the new algebra teacher
3 I'm sorry, I took your book home by accident
4 a) There is a probability that father
b) In all probability, father will stay longer in Rome that he expected
5 The patient made an amazingly quick recovery after so serious an accident
6 How did you cope with carrying such a heavy suitcase ?
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3 theft 8 argument 13 justification
4 fitness 9 hatred 14 supplier
5 savings 10 guidelines 15 breathtaking
III 1.to 4 on 7 for 10 with 13 at/with
2 of 5 from 8 from 11 in 14 under
I 1 dates 4 adventure 7 towards 10 displayed
2 carrying 5 interview 8 behind 11 served
3 captured 6 engines 9 forward 12 settled
II 1 obstinacy 6 directory 11 renewable
2 earnings 7 amusement 12 indebted
3 Offences 8 backyard 13 being
4 prisoner 9 framework 14 pursuit
5 suitable 10 beneficial 15 sickness
III 1 dubious 6 consistent 11 miserable
2 minute 7 overweight 12 prompt
3 ample 8 notable 13 tempting
4 domestic 9 skilled 14 strict
5 secure 10 alert 15 petrified
Trang 77 Let him go unpunished and he will certainly do that again
8 None of the passengers of the jumbo jet survived the crash
9 Why has the engine gone wrong ?
10 Stacey would like her dream of becoming a top model to come true
2 Mark hates being told what to do
3 The moment you take the medicine your cold will be over
4 Hasn't it ever occurred to you that you could emigrate ?
5 It is doubtful whether it will stop raining till afternoon
6 He must have recognized us at the airport
7 It was such a strong wind that we could hardly walk
8 Sorry, we haven't got any free tickets left
9 Hardly ever does Mike use his tape recorder
10 Neither Mr Hornby nor his wife were invited to the barbecue
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2 stomach 7 glance 12 time
II 1 economized 6 judgement 11 powerless
2 murderous 7 desirable / 12 variety
3 scholarship desired 13 definite
4 believer 8 application 14 guidance
5 misgivings 9 unexpected 15 refusal
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IV 1 Celine has always had a taste for classical music
2 Peter and his roommate have nothing in common
3 This old man chops wood by himself
4.1 haven't stayed in London since 1984
5 The jury found Mr Mahoney guilty of misappropriating a huge sum of money
6 Should you come across an old wooden box somewhere in the cellar don't throw it away, please
7 The secretary said my explanation was beyond belief
8 She doesn't mind letting the rest of the party know about the bad news
9 They cannot watch this film because they are still under age
10 The longer you sleep the more relaxed you will be
II 1 plentiful 6 extensive 11 removal
2 frontier 7 coverage 12 bitterness
3 miserable 8 entrance 13 refresh
4 inhabited 9 majority 14 bookish
5 survival /
surviving
10 exceptional 15 bribery
II 1 movement 6 knowledge 11 spectacular
2 employees 7 defensive 12 poverty
3 conclusion(s) 8 freedom 13 necessity
4 discovery 9 failure 14 loss
5 creative 10 shortage 15 explosive
Trang 9III 1 comprehensible 6 discontented 11 void
3 laborious 8 (an) enormous 13 mistaken
IV 1 Having to dine with his superiors always makes Bob feel uneasy
2 I am for lifting the trade embargo
3 a) Ann likes this soap opera the most
b) This is the soap opera that Ann likes the most
4 The guide recommended our leaving very early
5 We are being made to study hard for the exam next term
6 It looks like rain, I'm afraid
7 Supposing he proposed, what would you tell him ?
8 We have no idea how to cope with such a complicated matter
9 Our son is anxious a) to see
b) about seeing the military parade
10 Arnold's sister doesn't speak French so well as he does
TEST 12
IV 1 Is Eddie aware of the consequences of his irrational behaviour ?
2 She always boasts about her children's achievements
3 If only you had asked us to spend this time with you
4 The police were only able to break the riots by means of force
5 Have you always been fond of hunting ?
6 The existence of the polar bear is at stake
2 enable 6 approaching 10 impact
3 resources 7 lethal 11 supply
4 obstacles 8 granted 12 fields
II 1 relatively 6 tourists 10 objections
2 reference(s) 7 undoubtedly / 11 personality
3 enjoyable doubtless 12 youth
4 management 8 marriage 13 intention
5 suspiciously 9 social 14 unequal
15 strength
2 for 5 in 8 over 11 behind 14 For, in
3 with 6 in 9 against 12 with 15 in
Trang 107 I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long
8 Eric was the only person to blame for the breakdown
9 It was a foreign passenger who stole Sue's handbag
10 Joan said she was not accustomed to drinking coffee in the morning
TEST 13
IV 1 The chancellor has been reported to be very satisfied with his visit to Jap;
2 Has anybody come to any harm in the road collision ?
3 I came / ran across Stanley in the department store
4 Courteous though / as she seems to be, she can also be very impolite
5 He is going to step down on account of the corruption allegations
6 By no means is Julia to blame for the negligence
7 What am I supposed to do now ?
8 We spend our weekends at the lake time / now and again
9 Susan admits she didn't enjoy ( herself at) the banquet in the least 10.1 was ( kept) in the dark about the rebellion that they were planning
TEST 14
II 1 harmless 6 potable 11 emergency
2 assumption 7 involvement 12 continual
3 frost 8 speech 13 addictions
4 incomes 9 suspense 14 modernized
5 substantial 10 obligatory 15 reliance
III 1 of, from 4 for 7 with 10 with 13 with
2 against 5 from 8 at 11 from 14 on
Trang 11IV 1 Jane was the first girl a) to join
b) to have joined our association
2 Rather than stay at home in the afternoon, I (would) prefer to go to see the match
3 Learn to / You should learn to / You had better learn to operate the
computer or else you won't get the job
4 Do they mind a) our sleeping
b) if we sleep in their tent ?
5 They behave as if they were a married couple
6.1 meant to tell you I'd be busy on Monday, but I forgot to do it
7 However experienced a climber you are, mountaineering can still be dangerous
8 Several participants have backed out of the race because of technical problems
9 Who is going to take this engine to pieces ?
10 Despite numerous mistakes in the trial procedures, it is still in progress
TEST 15
2 d 5.d 8 d 11 a 14 a
3 a 6 b 9 с 12 с 15 d
II 1 Nobody has ever broken out of here
2 The whole situation calls for an immediate response that could bring
more decisive effects
3 Running down your workmates certainly doesn't influence the atmosphere
in the office in any positive way
4 Go on pressing Eddie and he'll agree to your request, for sure
5 Hardly anyone would have thought that the boxing champion would
give in after the first round
6 How are they going to make up for the time they wasted playing cards in
the barracks ?
7 My daughter has been asked out to a restaurant by the tall gentleman for the
second time this week
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II 1 storage 6 unconvincing 11 authority
2 commercial 7 dreadful 12 gratitude
3 misunderstanding 8 disqualified 13 withdrawal
4 occasionally 9 corrections 14 intolerable
5 attractiveness 10 disarming 15 speechless
Trang 128 The agent claims the house can be put up within three months
9.1 like this photograph so much that I'm going to have it blown up
10 As far as I know, the ideology of the party doesn't quite appeal to him and
that's why he's thinking of dropping out of its ranks
11 The news about Sue's pregnancy leaked out quickly despite her efforts to
keep it secret
12 He is not a very outspoken person, so we may find it hard to sound out his
point of view
13.1 can't stop thinking there's something more the scheme needs to come off
14 Peter used to be fond of collecting mascots, but after his military service he
grew out of the hobby
15 Don't think you can change his approach, he's too stubborn to be brought round
IV 1 The other day I was fined for driving beyond the speed limit
2 Your misfortunes are not my fault
3 There was a suggestion that we should stop manufacturing the low-price items
4 He would go to any lengths to win the girl's hand
5 Who's going to be in charge of our section ?
6 Much as we respect Brian's expertise in archaeology, we're not going to employ him this time
7 My son makes much of eating healthy food
8 The caller's identity was beyond Alice's recall
9 Does your mother care for a soft drink ?
10 Despite being extremely busy Mickey often finds time to look in and ask about
I 1 appeared 5 unimaginable 9 friendly
2 manufactured 6 attributes 10 articles
3 ground 7 resistant 11 dealing
4 applications 8 undergo 12 dependence
II 1 incomparable 6 activated 11 foundation
2 (re)assurance 7 ignorance 12 childish
3 devotion 8 accuracy 13 signature
4 sincerity 9 deficient 14 hesitant
5 misusing / 10 costly 15 robbery / -ies
abusing
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1 grand 6 resolute 11 fundamental
2 overwhelming 7 prolific 12 coarse
3 irritable 8 exemplary 13 hereditary
4 negligible 9 fruitful 14 topical
5 animate 10 exclusive 15 intrepid
III
V
Trang 13IV 1 It was a long time ago when motor vehicles took the place of horsecarts
2 When the official part of the meeting came to a close several people rushed
to the buffet
3 Patrick says he's feeling off colour today
4 Let's have a) a photo taken
b) somebody take a photo for us
5 John regretted a) that he had made
b) having made such a fuss at the party
6 It's unknown what caused the collapse of the building
7 You'll get seriously into trouble unless you apologize to Mrs Dempsey
8 The American champion is too tough to ever give up
9 Scream again and I'll make you leave the room
10 It was not until last Friday that we were told about the removal
V 1 granted 6 vicinity 11 course
2 saying 7 plenty 12 drain
TEST 17
II 1 outbreak 6 confusion 11 unconcerned
2 convertible 7 embarrassment 12 Strictly
3 unimaginable 8 cautious 13 vacancies
4 acquaintance 9 disappearance 14 outskirts
5 undermined 10 broadcasts 15 regretable
3 show 8 breaking 13 fill
IV 1 You are bound to encounter a lot of difficulties if you opt for a lone expedition
2 This mammal species is feared to be extinct by the year of 2020
3 Albert cannot / does not play cards well
4 David is really confident of Mr Palmer's greater experience
5 Far from being willing to support the strike, we don't approve of it
6 Stacey has taken advantage of the sunny weather by getting beautifully suntanned
7 Susan did her utmost to make us both reconcile
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1 for 4 to, on 7 against 10 in 13 from
2 in 5 for/of 8 at/in, at/by 11 in 14 for
3 in 6 in 9 under / of 12 by 15 at
Trang 148 No longer is the assembly line in Bristol under our control
9 These dangerous lizards are peculiar to the tropical regions
10 Only after the trial had come to a definite end was Malcolm allowed to leave the prison / set free
TEST 18
II 1 cancellation 6 strengthening 11 contributions
2 precautions 7 undisputable 12 inexhaustible
3 inconsiderate 8 refreshments 13 knowledgeable
4 insistent 9 residential 14 aptitude
5 Regardless 10 commemorate 15 thoughtless
III 1 to 4 in 7 in 10 with, for 13 from
2 on, for 5 at 8 at 11 of 14 in
3 at /in 6 In/With 9 of 12 to 15 on
IV 1 The patient's condition is improving by degrees
2 The organizers did not take notice of the former president's presence at the ceremony
3 There is a difference between these two poststamps
4 I am thinking of spending this night in a hotel
5 Betty was unaware ( of the fact) that Sony was Hanna's boyfriend
6 The student was congratulated on having made / making a big headway
7 We'll have to do with one tent and a few biscuits in place of a luxury hotel and lavish meals
8 Not until I opened the lid did I discover there was a snake in the basket
9 The results aren't satisfactory taking into account her long and rigorous training
10 Shannon has a low opinion of the book
2 fingers 7 deadline 12 length
4 cakes 9 appearances 14 basis